Mervyn Mitton Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 This beautiful sword was made by the Wilkinson Sword Company to mark the Tercentenary of The Castle in Capetown (South Africa). Silver hilt, with an Oval plate of gold showing the front gate of the Castle. The hilt is marked for the Dates - 1679 - 1979. Special edition of 100 and mounted without a scabbard. The Castle is still a wonderful place to visit and now contains a museum. The 5 points became the stars for officers' epaulettes, and the outline of the Castle has the same meaning as the Queen's Crown on senior (majors upwards) officers badges of rank. I have valued it at 3000 Pounds ($4800) http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2014/post-6209-0-24489000-1393235679.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 This shows the length of the sword in it's case. The glass - as always - made it difficult for photos. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2014/post-6209-0-58505700-1393235870.jpgclick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 A beautiful sword indeed, Thanks for posting it.RegardsBrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi, were these presented or commercial? Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Chris - Wilkinson Sword Company made them for sale - but, I understand that their expectation was that many would be purchased for presentation. The company went out of production in 2005 and their main presses and forges were sold to an old German sword company. The 1977 Jubilee sword was never repeated - so it becomes even rarer. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Hopkins Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I am not generally a fan of Wilkinson's late 20th century presentation or commemorative swords, but that one looks very nice. Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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